The PADI Night Diver Specialty Instructor course is designed for scuba instructors who want to teach divers how to safely and confidently dive in low-light and nighttime conditions. Night diving introduces unique challenges related to visibility, orientation, communication, and situational awareness, making clear instruction and conservative supervision essential.

As a Night Diver Specialty Instructor, you’ll focus on how to teach proper night dive planning, light handling techniques, navigation methods, and buddy communication. Emphasis is placed on awareness, calm decision-making, and maintaining control in environments where visual references are limited.

At Space City Dive Center, Night Instructor training emphasizes real-world application and professional judgment. You’ll refine how you brief night dives, manage student positioning, and supervise dives safely while maintaining training standards and conservative practices.

This specialty is ideal for instructors who teach continuing education, lead dive travel, or work in environments where night diving is common. It is also a popular specialty for instructors building experience toward Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

What You’ll Learn

• Night dive planning and environmental considerations
• Use of primary and backup dive lights
• Navigation techniques in low-light conditions
• Buddy communication and signaling at night
• Teaching and supervising night dives safely

Who This Course Is For

Night Diver Specialty Instructor is designed for certified scuba instructors who want to expand their teaching portfolio with one of the most popular and widely requested specialty courses.

Prerequisites

• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) or higher professional rating
• Active Teaching status required
• Minimum of 10 logged night dives
• Completion of required medical documentation

What’s Included

• Course Director-led Night Diver Specialty Instructor training
• Teaching guidance and standards review
• Night Diver Specialty Instructor certification upon successful completion

PADI Specialty Instructor application fee is not included